In a message dated 98-08-13 03:28:30 EDT, wgarden_at_cyberlink.bc.ca writes: << It is also easier to study the wave pattern when facing them, I can stop and check it out for a while just outside the zone and figure out my timing...Using the smaller ones to push me to shore a bit, while under control, and ready to punch through the bigger ones... >> Sounds to me like this discussion is highlighting the difference between a sea kayaker who has to transit a surf zone to have fun doing <sea kayaking> and a sea kayaker who wants the fun and thrill of doing some <surfing>! We had a similar discussion after a clinic we ran with the Chesapeake Paddler Association --- only this one is a bit more intelligent --- and the bottom line was that typical touring sea kayaks may or may not be great surfing vehicles, but can provide safe vehicles for transiting the surf zone. Essentially, are you there <for> or <in spite of> the waves? Coming in stern first is probably slower and is not as much of a thrill, but if you're there to sea kayak as opposed to surf, it's a viable and effective means of transiting the zone. Jack Jack *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Aug 13 1998 - 03:13:18 PDT
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